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Boy, 10, threatened with deportation allowed to stay in Ireland after 67,000 sign petition

Eric Zhi Ying Mei Xue, who goes to St Cronan's school in Bray, was born in Ireland but is not a citizen.

Boy, 10, threatened with deportation allowed to stay in Ireland after 67,000 sign petition

Tue, 17 Dec, 2019 - 21:07

Digital Desk staff

A ten-year-old boy from Co. Wicklow is being allowed to stay in Ireland after having a threat of deportation lifted.

Eric Zhi Ying Mei Xue, who goes to St Cronan's school in Bray, was born in Ireland but is not a citizen.

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